Juveniles Cited For 2 Thefts In Meigs County
Meigs County deputies cited two theft cases involving juveniles. A home break in Rutland led to $40 in coins taken from Gerald Eblin and three Racine youths were arrested after a bicycle theft and prowling incident. A second bicycle theft occurred when Eric Thorne was injured and the Western Flyer 26 inch bike vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
James Proffitt
Gerald
Red) Eblin
Rutland
Robert Beegle
Racine
Eric Thorne
Pete Thorne
Two Firefighters Hurt In Pyro Refractories Blaze
Two Oak Hill area firemen were injured fighting a Sunday night blaze at A. P. Green Refractories in Pyro near Oak Hill. The fire caused about 200000 dollars in damage to the main manufacturing building and forced workers out. Jack Lambert and Joe Haydon were hurt by smoke and falling debris, with Haydon admitted to Oak Hospital. The cause was blamed on a heat chamber malfunction. Fire units from Pyro, Oak Hill, Jackson, Madison Township, Jefferson Township and Coalton responded with 60 personnel.
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Oak Hill
A.P. Green
Pyro
Jackson
Madison Twp
Jefferson Twp
Coalton
Jack Lambert
Joe Haydon
Haydon
Oak Hospital
Hermittess
Emergency runs and a break-in in Athens County
Emergency runs Sunday afternoon include Helen Clark and Evelyn Rathburn injured in separate incidents on Union Street and nearby routes. A 9 year old, Harold Grim, sustained a cut foot. Athens County sheriff's deputies investigate a break-in at the Tri-County Community Action Agency office Route 550 with desks ransacked and a soda machine broken. nothing reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Clark
Union St
O'Bleness
Ill
Evelyn Rathburn
Union Street
Harold Grim
Athens County Sheriff's Deputies
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Plane crash injures two near Vinton County Airport
A Piper single engine plane crashed in a field near the Eugene Engels farm one mile from Vinton County Airport in McArthur at 2 30 p m. Loy K Householder 38 New Route 1 was piloting a passenger when the crash occurred while attempting to land on unimproved ground. Both occupants were taken by private car to Hocking Valley Community Hospital for minor injuries. The State Highway Patrol cited failure to see a small creek in the field as the crash cause. Minor damage to the aircraft was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton County
McArthur
Loy K. Householder
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Householder
Eugene Engels Farm
Eugene Engels Farm Off Route 328
Donation Is Made By Circle At Heath Church
The Afternoon Circle of Heath United Methodist Church pledged 100 for church project work at the May luncheon at the church. Mrs. Walter Hayes spoke on Sharing in the Kingdom from a discipleship study book. The group plans a June 23 church picnic and resumes in September. K T Crossen Post American Legion to host a past commanders dinner with social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Bumgardner
Nan Moore
K.t.crossen Post
American Legion
Legion
the Plains Home Demonstration Club
Sylvia Matheny
Lodi Grange
Albany Vfw Post
Glouster Boy Scouts
Progressive Study Club
Burr Oak Lodge
Mabel LeFever
Harold Vaughn
David Cox
American Legion McCann Frederick
Southeast Ohio Weather Forecast Delivers Warm Temperatures
Clear tonight with lows near 60 and a warm Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Rain chances 10 percent tonight and 20 percent Tuesday. Extended outlook shows mostly fair conditions into midweek with a chance of showers or thundershowers Friday. Lake Erie's conditions: fair with waves up to 3 feet.
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Ohio
East Central
West Lake Shore East Lake Shore
West Central Central Southwest
Lake Erie Fair
Roman Banquet Hosted by Athens High School Club
The Athens High School Junior Classical League hosted a Roman banquet with members reclining on pillows as new members served meals. Sherwin Little led an invocation to the gods before the feast, and skits based on Greek myths entertained attendees.
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Athens High School
Rome
Sherwin Little
League
David Wineland
Martha Kline
Jeff Seaman
Hillary Keyes
Chamber To Pick Directors For Athens Group
A three member nominating committee was formed Friday to elect the Athens Chamber of Commerce board. They have 10 days to nominate from chamber members. Fred Palmer called annexation essential to cut 9 percent unemployment and announced a June public discussion. Parking issues were raised, with Al Carpenter named chair of a committee to study them. The annual meeting is planned for early June with speaker and date to be announced.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Fred Palmer
Palmer
al Carpenter
Children Get First Communion at Nelsonville Parish
Father Norbert Connelly led the mass for nine children receiving their first communion. Mrs. Mary Dewhurst directed the class as Denise Carter Flores Tom Steenrod Ulysses Flores Chris Crihfield Jeff Russell Chris Wagner John Haffner and Robbie Matheny were presented with prayer books rosarys and scapulars.
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Nelsonville
Norbert Connelly
Mary Dewhurst
Denise Carter
Flores
Tom Steenrod
Ulysses Flores
Chris Crihfield
Jeff Russell
Chris Wagner
John Haffner
Robbie Matheny
Blood Pressure and Weight Checks at Local Banks
A total of 429 persons had their blood pressure and weight checked Friday at the Athens National and Hocking Valley Banks. The clinics were sponsored by O'Bleness Memorial Hospital as part of National Hospital Week celebrations.
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Athens National
Hocking Valley
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Nelsonville Mayor Virginia Birtcher in $25 traffic case
At an intersection the case involves Nelsonville Mayor Virginia Birtcher of 386 Madison St failing to yield. A damaged car was repaired and $25 paid. Joseph W. Rosicka of Springfield is linked to a stop sign issue and $25 fine. Gary Bohyer of 131 Fayette St faces charges of disorderly conduct charged by Carl Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Birtcher
Madison St
Joseph W. Rosicka
Springfield
Gary Bohyer
Fayette St
Carl Williams
Hospital Mart Fire Alarms Malfunction
Athens firemen responded to O Bleness Memorial Hospital after an alarm tripped during a power outage. A second alarm at Murphy's Mart in the Athens Mall also tripped as staff unlocked the door. Sunday night fire crews contained a small fire started by Steve Parsons at 105% N Lancaster St, with authorities citing open burning laws.
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Athens
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Murphy's Mart
First
Second
Steve Parsons
Lancaster St
Murray City Hosts Free Social Service Clinic
A free social service clinic is hosted at the Murray City Neighborhood Center on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Agencies include Social Security Family Planning RSVP welfare Medicaid Aid to Dependent Children Food Stamps and Supplemental Security Income. Sponsored by Tri-County Community Action Agency with outreach workers Adrienne Shelton June Jones and Marie Jewell assisting.
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Murray City
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Adrienne Shelton
June Jones
Marie Jewell
Golfers Plan Luncheon and Clinic at 12 20 p m
LOGAN The Women's Golf Association will hold an informal luncheon on Tuesday followed by a second golf clinic at 12 20 p m led by club pro Tex Lankford. Newer golfers and hobbyists are invited to refine techniques and improve their game.
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LOGAN
Women's Golf Association
Tex Lankford
Meeting Moved for Athens Textile Arts Guild Session
The Athens Textile Arts Guild will meet on the third floor of City Hall at 7 30 p m. Janet Izard speaks on her sewing philosophy. Officers will be elected at the gathering. Glouster Masonic Lodge holds past master night at 7 30 p m with refreshments for all past masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Textile Arts Guild
City Hall
Cooperative Extension Service
Janet Izard
Glouster
Athens Kiwanis Club
Athens Garden Club
Henri Seibert
R. H. Betts
Homer Baird
My Sister's Place
Church of the Good Shepherd
University Terrace
Athens Shrinettes
D. J. Gandee
Ladd Road
Athens High School
Lecturer Reports on Conditions at Lucasville Prison
Jim Maiden, Nelsonville native teaching high school English at Ohio's Lucasville maximum security prison, describes rehabilitation efforts and overcrowding. He cites lack of goals as a main cause of incarceration and urges students to set clear life aims to avoid Lucasville.
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Nelsonville
Jim Maiden
Nelsonville-York High School
Maiden
State of
Ohio
Lucasville
Hospital notes list new births across multiple families
A long list of births appears from Athens and surrounding towns including Creola Pomeroy McArthur Radcliff Jackson ville Millfield New Straitsville Logan Haydenville and other communities. Names include Mr and Mrs Mark Stauffer Ronald Moore Thomas Fennell Earl Barney Janice Johnson Evelyn Rathburn and many others with spouses and children noted.
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Mark Stauffer
Creola
Ronald Moore
Pomeroy
Thomas Fennell
Millfield
Earl Barney
Radcliff
Janice Johnson
McArthur
Community activity calendar for Athens area groups
A crowded listings page outlines meetings and events across Athens and surrounding towns. Kiwanis Club, Garden Club, Shrinettes, Masons, Job's Daughters, Al-Anon, and several garden and youth groups meet at various local venues today. A workshop, picnics, and a plant sale are also noted with times and locations.
Two Alarms Answered by Nelsonville Firemen
Nelsonville firefighters responded to two incidents Saturday night. At 9:30 p.m. an auto fire at State Route 691 and Robbins Road was extinguished when a motorist lighting a tank after a gas runout ignited gasoline but caused no damage. At midnight, smoke from a trash fire behind buildings on the west side of the Public Square prompted a response.
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Nelsonville
Robbins Road
Public Square
Wellston death notices detail Geahring and Ware
Geahring 55 of 444 Minnesota Ave. died on arrival at Oak Hill Hospital from a heart attack. WWII veteran, retired VA Hospital employee, member of Eagles and American Legion Post 371. Survived by brother Gerald and sister Kathryn. services Tuesday 1 p.m. at Wellston chapel, burial Ridgewood Cemetery. Ware 60, former Wellston resident, died in University Hospital Columbus after extended illness. Nurse’s aide, Hope United Methodist Church member. Survived by son Edward, sisters Eila Kriebel and Oke Mahle, Reba Ross, brother Eldon Pittenger. husband William predeceased 1976. Services 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jenkins Funeral Home, burial Ridgewood Cemetery. Nichols 79 of McArthur Route 2 died Saturday at Holzer Medical Center. Born in Vinton County, member of Kelly Church. Survived by Jim Nichols of Leo and Ed Nichols of McArthur. Services Wednesday 1 p.m. at James N. Blower Funeral Home, burial Byer Cemetery after Tuesday noon.
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Wellston
Kathryn Austin
James N. Blower
George Saxton
Ridgewood Cemetery
Eagles
Hazel A. Ware
West Broadway
University Hospital
Columbus
Eldon Pittenger
Erma Tucker Pittenger
Maple Heights
Hope United Methodist Church
Edward Ware
Grove City
Eila Kriebel
Oke Mahle
Reba Ross
Chillicothe
William
Jenkins Funeral Home
A. Gail Sims
Morton Wilson
McArthur
Cora M. Nichols
Holzer Medical Center
Vinton County
Charlie
Sarah Short Nichols
Kelly Church
Jim
Leo
Deck Shoemaker
Byer
Honor Students Inducted at Federal Hocking High
The Federal Hocking High School National Honor Society installed 22 new members last week with officers Penny Daugherty as president and Janice Brawley as vice president. New members include seniors Ann Beha Kim Hart Angela Hanson Valerie Koker Cindy Russell Kathy Householder Janet Borchard Dolly Flowers Kathy Russell Charlene Jarvis Kim Werner and juniors Gladys Cunningham Tammy Murphy Judy Conrad Elaine Cale Ann McLaughlin John Thompson Robin Barton Denise Cunningham Beverlee Antle Regina Rader Mary Coen. Honorary member Patricia Hall was inducted, with Mary Abel Kathrynne Hess Daniel McIntorf Carmen Scrubbio and James Carpenter as other honorary attendees. Superintendent Charles Caniford attended as guest. adviser Lucille Grubb.
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Patricia Hall
Mary Abel
Kathrynne Hess
Daniel McIntorf
Carmen Scrubbio
James Carpenter
Charles Caniford
Lucille Grubb
Mount St Mary Admits A Large List Of Students Names
Mount St Mary admits Charles Russell from Columbus and Ruth Russell from Buchtel along with Gerald Bullock Angela Newton George Dishong Raymond Brunston and many others from Nelsonville Logan Route 3 New Straitsville and surrounding areas including Florence Courtney Beatrice Bartley Kevin Warren and Elizabeth Lenigar among many listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell
Columbus
Ruth Russell
Buchtel
Gerald Bullock
Angela Newton
George Dishong
Raymond Brunston
Beatrice Bartley
Kevin Warren
Charles Pruden
Carl Horn
Goldie Shaw
Lois Barrows
Marvene Courtney
Elizabeth McDivitt
Elizabeth Lenigar
Arthur Anderson
Kathleen Snyder
Charles Smathers
Angela Newlan
Break-in Reported at Mobile Home on Price Road
Logan county sheriff investigated a weekend break-in at her mobile home on Price Road. Mrs. Roy Cheadle reported items taken including boxes, kitchen appliances, linens, and a table valued at 300 dollars.
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Logan
Hocking County
Pittenger 88 Wellston farmer and coal operator dies
Wellston route 3 resident Everet L. Pittenger aged 88 died Sunday at Jenkins Memorial Health Facility Wellston He was born in Milton Township Jackson County son of Clarence L and Emma Kininson Pittenger a retired farmer and coal operator charter member of Milton Grange and Salem Methodist Church Survived by three sons Lyle Caroll Lester three daughters Gladys Owrey Viva Scott Carolyn Williams 14 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren Preceded in death by wife Ella 1976 Services Wednesday 1 pm at Jenkins Funeral Home with Rev Melvin Dunn Burial Salem Cemetery Friends may call 2 to 9 pm Tuesday
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Wellston
Everet L. Pittenger
Jenkins Memorial
Milton Twp
Jackson County
Clarence L
Emma Kininson Pittenger
Milton Grange
Salem Methodist Church
Lyle
Caroll
Jackson
Lester
Belpre
Gladys Owrey
Viva Scott
Carolyn Williams
Lancaster
Ella
Jenkins Funeral Home
Melvin Dunn
Salem Cemetery
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Athens Fire Squad
AP Laserphoto
Mississippi
Midwest
Plains
Washington Bound
Logan City
Murray
Messenger
Bob Wilson Jr
Washington, D.C
Paula Smathers
Cindy Dupler
Bill Lowery
Jeff Davis
Donnie Swyers
Matt North
Joey Vasko
Scott Spencer
Dana Anderson
Clarence Pack
Court News
Hospital
Mart
Masons
O’bleness
Harold Hayhurst
Hazel Guthery
Donna Parsons
Adam Barnes
James Chievechek
Larry Raver
Thurston
Nellie Roush
Patricia Thompson
Trimble
Mona Scurlock
Jacksonville
Pauline Giffin
Alice Keirns
Chauncey
Raymond Irwin
New Straitsville
Jim Kirkendall
Steven Kirkendall
Edna Stalling
New Marshfield
Kim Lathree
Richard Sanders
James Chlovechok
Nancy Cox
Bessie McCombs
Virginia Porter
Clifton Rice
Betty Fulks
Cheryl Duncan
Yousef Abdalla Hamed
Richard Grim
Melissa White
Freda Wooten
Stan Triplet
Jessica Powers
Ethel Fennell
Richard Evener
Judy Lonberger
Preston Collier
Paulda McClelland
Fred Hamble
Lena Pickens
Leroy Bentley
Allen Riley
John Ryan
Frederick Waltz
Kenneth Boals
Haydenville
Maribel Topps
Edgar Cunningham
Jay Reveglia
Roy Poling
Walter Knight
Gerald Culbertston
Iri Potts
William Jarvis
Delores Harris
James McLain
Tony Six
Kenneth Johnson
Sheila Graham
Alma Malone
William Garrett
William Cartwright
Charles Shahan
Justin Wells
Athens City
Athens County
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Gordon Trimble Lodge
F&am
Job
W. Union St
Al-Anon
Richland Garden Club
Gail Griffin
Longview Heights
Athens Emblem Club
Elks Lodge
Paramythia Lodge
Athens Masonic Temple
OCSEA
Athens Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center
Athens County Board of Franciscan Community Meals
First Christian Church
Fort Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Garnet Wolfe
Almedia Moody
Lena Campbell
OU Women's Club
Claire Ping
Park Place
Roger Geahring
Cora Nichols
James Clark
Columbus Dispatch
Whitehall Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
M. Joan
Kathryn Stephens
Williamstown
W.va
J.R
Robert L
St. Clairsville
Roger G
Dublin
James W. II
Fredericksburg
Texas
Eloise Clark
Jack
Jane) Wells
Jagers and Sons
Frank Patala
West Union Street
Hilda G. Thurness
N. Mulberry St
Fairfield
Jess
Carrie Tennyhill Gabriel
Immanuel United Methodist Church
Wiley D
Donald E. Smith
Charles
Mary) Lehman
John
Ruth) Mack
Bernice) Price
Bircee Murphy
Charles H. Smith
Leonard-Lyke Funeral Home
Conrad O. Diehm
Oak Grove Cemetery
Louis Heiskell
Chesterhill
Louis E. Heiskell
Grant Hospital
Nevada Stewart Heiskell
Louis Gene
Cleveland
Judith
Deborah
Donna
Betty Heiskell
Stone- Matheney Funeral Home
Fred Ellis Sr
Madison
Fred C. Ellis Sr
Fred Jr
N. Radford Road
Mount St. Mary
Everet Pittenger
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